Total births
309
Boys' name · since 1946
Tong
309 babies named Tong in U.S. Social Security records since 1946, with the highest year being 1993. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 309
- total births
- 1946–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Tong sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 309 recorded since 1946.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tong has been recorded 309 times among boys since 1946, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1946 to 2019.
- 309 total births
- 1946–2019 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
309 boys have been named Tong since 1946, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2019.
- 309
- total births
- 1946–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Tong was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
22 babies were named Tong in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Tong's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tong's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1946, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1993 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tong at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1946
Tong popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1946–2019
- Peak year (1993)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Tong by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tong's strongest decade.
147 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Tong births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
147 births
- 1990s
1990s
139 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 147 births (48% of all-time use).
Tong by state
Where Tong concentrates geographically, total births since 1946
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 102 | 33.0% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 32 | 10.4% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 10 | 3.2% |
California share of Tong's total US births 33.0%
Even split
102 of 309 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tong? ▼
309 babies have been named Tong since 1946. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 1993 with 22 births.
When was Tong most popular? ▼
Tong was most popular in the 1980s decade with 147 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Tong most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tong are California (102 births), Minnesota (32 births), Wisconsin (10 births).
How long has the name Tong been used? ▼
Tong has been recorded in Social Security data since 1946, spanning 74 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Tong? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tony, Toney, Toni, Tonny, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tong's data
- Tong's decade-level peak was the 1980s (147 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Tongs (102 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tong
Nearby Names Like Tong
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tong
Tony Boy
#806 251,595 births
Toney Boy
#10950 6,416 births
Toni Boy
#6514 1,564 births
Tonny Boy
#12543 902 births
Tonnie Boy
473 births
Compare Tong side by side: Tong vs Tony Tong vs Toney Tong vs Toni
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1946–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tong: Baby Name Since 1946 - 309 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tong. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tong draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.